Blue River Airport

CYCP

Blue River, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
40°
15 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCP 042000Z 04003KT 300V080 15SM -SHRA FEW005 FEW045 BKN060CB BKN150 14/12 A3000 RMK SF1CF1CB6AC1 SF TR CF TR SLP169 DENSITY ALT 2600FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,240 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,740 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,740 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,240 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,240 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blue River Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 6,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
941 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,240 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,158 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,576 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCP
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
5,000 ft 60 ft ASP 31°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYCP

4,301 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.4%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
2.4%

Blue River Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 56.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 56.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.2%
N
9.9%
S
7.3%
W
2.1%
NE
8.3%
NW
2.9%
SE
2.5%
SW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 5°C
Range: -22°C to 30°C
-22°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 11.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 8.1%

Best Months for VFR

April June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,301 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blue River Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,240 ft MSL

Location

City: Blue River
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.116699°
Longitude: -119.282997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Blue River Airport

Overview

Blue River Airport (CYCP) is a medium-sized airport located in Blue River, CA at an elevation of 2,240 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 52.116699, -119.282997, the airport serves regional aviation needs with a single runway 01/19 measuring 5,000 feet in length and surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Blue River Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 64.6% of observed periods. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 30°C, with an average of 2.4°C, presenting potential challenges for aircraft performance. The airport experiences predominantly northerly winds averaging 4.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 69.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 1.6 knots. Visibility averages 9.9 statute miles, though pilots should be aware of reduced visibility periods, with 7% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 11.8% experiencing fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December offer the most consistent visual flight conditions at Blue River Airport. Pilots can expect instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during 11.8% of observations, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for approximately 11.8% of recorded periods. The low average crosswind and predominant northerly winds provide relatively predictable approach and departure conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.